Every Thursday in March, Epiphone will drop new content celebrating women in rock and beyond—Emily Wolfe’s take on a classic Heart riff is first up
In celebration of Women’s History Month 2025, Emily Wolfe and Epiphone have collaborated on new video content on Instagram and other Gibson social channels, with a follow-up planned every Thursday throughout March. In the first installment, Wolfe dials in the classic guitar tone from Heart’s “Barracuda,” aiming for the flanger to roll in just right on this iconic riff. Here’s the first video, posted on March 6—more to follow.
Emily Wolfe has been an Epiphone signature artist for several years, sporting the Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth and the Emily Wolfe “White Wolfe” Sheraton with gusto, along with some fuzz and numerous other pedals—acknowledging recently in an interview on the Gibson Gear Guide that her pedalboard is as important as her guitar to her sound. Preach!
Late last year, the story behind the Gibson Mary Ford Les Paul Goldtop, featuring Emily Wolfe, led viewers on a journey of Ford’s monumental impact on music. Alongside Les Paul, Mary Ford was one of the most important pioneers in developing both music production and the distribution of music directly into homes. Her contribution and influence cannot be understated. Ford’s signature Les Paul stands as one of the coolest and most aesthetically appealing Gibson launches of 2024.
We had an opportunity to get Emily Wolfe’s thoughts on this month’s celebration of women, what it means to her, and more.
Why do you feel Women’s History Month is important?
“Women’s History Month shines a light on the contributions of women throughout history, especially those who didn’t always get the recognition they deserved in their time. It’s a chance to celebrate the women who pushed boundaries, redefined genres, and inspired future generations like mine.
“It’s all about representation—showing all women of any age that they can pick up a guitar, write songs, and carve their own paths in music.”
Who are your female heroes, both musically and beyond?
“Musically, Nancy Wilson, Karen O, Joan Jett, Melissa Etheridge, Alanis Morissette, and so many more. All of these women broke down barriers in rock. Sister Rosetta Tharpe also comes to mind—she basically invented rock ’n’ roll guitar, but for a long time, her contributions weren’t widely acknowledged.
“Outside of music, I admire women who approach life with authenticity and resilience, like my wife, my mom and sister, and the amazing women at Gibson and Epiphone: Beth Heidt, Codey Allen Messick, Rae Vinton, Jenny Feeney, Jenny Marsh, and so many more. These women actively help perpetuate female representation in music, and I could not be more in awe of them.”
What can rock music expect going forward as it becomes more inclusive?
“Rock is only going to get better. When more perspectives come into a genre, it grows in exciting ways. We’re already seeing a shift where women in rock aren’t just the exception; they’re leading the way. The more young players see women killing it on guitar, the more they’ll believe they can do it, too. I think we’re on the verge of another golden age for rock, and women are going to be a big part of that.
“The guitar doesn’t care who’s playing it. It just wants to be played like it matters. The genre of rock has always been about breaking rules and making noise, and that energy belongs to anyone with something to say. The future of rock is wide open, and I’m stoked to see where it goes with women leading the way.”
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